"Benge reported to spring training with a real shot to make the roster after impressing the organization in his first full professional season in 2025, batting .281 with 15 home runs, 22 steals and an .857 OPS in 116 games across three levels."
"Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns sang Benge's praises all offseason, indicating that he would have the opportunity to make the team out of spring training."
"The club attempted to sign right fielder Kyle Tucker, the top player on the free-agent market, and made a competitive offer, but Tucker chose the Los Angeles Dodgers."
"Benge appeared to have the inside track for the starting job, solidified when Melendez was optioned to Triple A last week and Tauchman tore the meniscus in his left knee over the weekend."
Carson Benge, a first-round pick in 2024, has secured a spot on the New York Mets' Opening Day roster as the starting right fielder. He impressed during his first full professional season in 2025, batting .281 with 15 home runs and 22 steals. Benge excelled in spring training with a .366 batting average. The Mets faced uncertainty in the outfield after trading Brandon Nimmo and pursuing Kyle Tucker. Benge's competition for the starting job diminished after MJ Melendez was optioned to Triple A and Mike Tauchman suffered a knee injury.
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